Sunday, February 12, 2012

France Expedition

1845...





Pepeluali 1845
Met Augustin Saint-Hilare during the Amazonia Expedition.
He returned with 'lady slipper'.
Rhizomes from these Orchidaceae was used as a tincture to treat snake bite
and residual symptoms of malaria fever.
Hilare was on a Secret mission to gather medicinal Orchidaceae.
Did not reveal our intentions!
yours in confidence,
your loyal servant, L


2012...

1962 Map of France to be placed in Journal

nā.nā
1. vt. To look at, observe, see, notice, inspect; to care for, pay attention to, take care of.

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the expedition continues...

3 comments:

  1. Goodness me I love your postcards, so beautifully done!

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  2. I seem to have been missing your links, so I have scrolled back to look at previous countries and OMG they are all sooooo beautiful!!! Your artwork and research are fabulous, and your ageing technique magnificent!!! :D XXX

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  3. the story, the research and the art are just wonderful! Thanks so much for being part of this challenge. You have made it even more exciting!

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